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Acting as the national spokeswoman for the organization while deepening media relationships with reporters, I am responsible for managing a small team of digital strategists, video creators, communications manager, and contractors to position our organization successfully in the fight to transition off fossil fuels, particularly methane gas. Working closely with our executive director, I ensure we’re supporting the success of national education campaigns with original and compelling digital content while leveraging the support of local, state, and national partners.

California, United States

Responsible for working with our team to develop and execute the Department’s internal and external communications strategies, community engagement, and external relations. This includes media strategy, public engagement and outreach efforts, customer service, event participation, digital strategy, and the creation and dissemination of educational resources. The division oversees and manages the Department’s website and social media channels, as well as its digital outreach to licensees and others.

San Francisco Bay Area

In collaboration with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation executive team and staff, I develop storytelling opportunities that educate the public, engage media partners, and strengthen community and industry trust as we become a national model for consumer protection and innovation. The fine print: wizard of all things communications-related, including press releases, speeches, talking points, internal communications, copywriting and editing, external communications and community engagement, social media management, proactive media relations, and whatever else comes up in a day.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Greater Good was founded to help businesses, organizations, and individuals better harness the power of storytelling. Our process is collaborative, iterative, and authentic. We work with individuals and teams to develop a cohesive story that’ll better connect you to the people you want to reach.

100 Military Plaza

Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Chief of Policy and others to make policy recommendations and develop programming in several policy arenas, including education and workforce development, health and wellness, international relations, and environment and sustainability. Work closely with the Communications Director and the City of San Antonio Government and Public Affairs [GPA] team to support effective messaging for the Mayor through a strategic communications plan that includes press releases, talking points, internal memos, video script and keynote speeches.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Charged with crafting strategic communications plans for District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg, managing social media accounts, acting as a media liaison, and orchestrating community events. Responsible for developing communications plans to reach constituents, executing community events, writing speeches, talking points, and op-eds, and designing and editing a newsletter, email blasts, and social media posts.

San Antonio, Texas Area

As an education reporter in the seventh largest city in the United States, I covered the state's transition to a new standardized testing and school accountability system, the trajectory of a federal initiative to beat back poverty on the city’s East Side, the progress of a tax- funded early childhood program and the pitfalls of a $515 million bond for San Antonio’s third largest school district.• Built and maintained close relationships with sources including school leaders, city officials and local and state politicians.• Worked independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines to write and edit daily and enterprise news stories.• Conducted research and analysis on a variety of topics, including high-stakes testing trends and school district budgets.• Used social media to promote work, enhance connections with readers and search for news tips and sources.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Worked closely with the editorial page editor and public editor to make decisions about what letters would be printed in the Letters to the Editor section.• Edited letters for accuracy, spelling, grammar and punctuation.• Reached to our readers as a way to establish connections with community members.• Wrote editorials while I chased and developed my own stories that were later pitched to the newsroom.

San Antonio, Texas Area

After building a relationship with local and national funding partners and developing a system to streamline and track advocacy efforts for our patients, I was promoted to interim clinic manager. Before my departure, I conducted a training with staff, clinic administrators and executives on the funding system I co-developed, which was implemented at our four sister clinics.• Increased the number of women receiving financial assistance and services at our clinic.• Scheduled appointments, ordered clinic supplies, screened patients expressing financial hardship. Managed staff schedules, employee trainings and weekly staff meetings.• Wrote site reports, analyzed weekly financial data and assured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Focused on education and experiences that position me to support businesses making bold decisions to tackle the climate crisis.

Ba, Journalism